Summary of Contents for Nova Technology International, LLC Lock-Up
- Page 1 Vehicle Restraint Installation Manual © 2018 Nova Technology International, LLC Manual No. MF4-158-000 - September 2018...
- Page 3 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ……....…………...…………..…..…………...………………… INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ……………..………..…………………………… WARRANTY……………………..……………………………………………………….. Manual No. MF4-158-000 - September 2018...
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- Page 5 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual PRECAUTIONS General Operational Safety Precautions Recognize Safety Information Safety-Alert Symbol The Safety- Alert Symbol is a graphic representation intended to convey a safety message without the use of words. When you see this symbol, be alert to Read and understand the Owner’s/User’s Manual and...
- Page 6 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual PRECAUTIONS If the NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint does not Operational Safety Precautions operate properly using the procedures in this manual, BE CERTAIN TO CHOCK THE VEHICLE WHEELS Learn the safe way to operate this equipment. BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING. Contact NOVA Read and understand the manufacturer’s...
- Page 7 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Safety Precautions DANGER WARNING ALWAYS disconnect electrical power source and Electrical power must be OFF when servicing the ground wire before welding on restraint. equipment. For maximum protection, use an OSHA approved locking device to lock out all power DO NOT ground welding equipment to any electrical sources.
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- Page 9 For thicker bumpers consult factory. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSPECT NOVA LOCK-UP™ PARTS A NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint may be installed on Open packaging and inspect all parts and materials— docks with or without levelers; consult NOVA for proper see Figure A above. Immediately report any damage application.
- Page 10 5” from the bottom. NOTE: Some mechanical dock levelers have an adjusting nut access hole in the leveler front subframe. If the NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint roller track interferes with the access hole, the roller track must be cut to allow access. NOTE:...
- Page 11 Once all welding has been completed, reconnect all the wires. NOTES: a. Never install the NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint directly onto concrete block or brick dock face. b. When welding the NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint, disconnect power and ground leads to leveler.
- Page 12 Install right and left spring cover with clip nuts and flat head screws provided. • Position and bolt the lower spring bar to the bottom of the NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint carriage. • Install the motor cover and spring covers. FIGURE E—INSTALLING CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY INTO ROLLER TRACK •...
- Page 13 The NOVA Lock-Up™ vehicle restraint 1/10 HP motor utilizing quality materials. Refer to Figures F and G. requires 120V, single phase power, 60 Hz power and 10 amps of current to operate properly.
- Page 14 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) INSTALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (continued) FROM OUTSIDE LIGHT BOX 3/4" CONDUIT AND FITTINGS (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) #14 GAGE WIRE - (TYP.) (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) GROUND IN BOX IMPORTANT: ALL COMPONENTS SAFETY EARTH GROUND MUST BE CONNECTED TO A...
- Page 15 FIGURE H—SUGGESTED COMPONENT LOCATION There is one (1) driver warning sign and one (1) inside • Attach signs with concrete anchors or screws. Do operator sign supplied with each NOVA Lock-Up™ not use nails. vehicle restraint. (Mounting hardware supplied by •...
- Page 16 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TEST OPERATION This test operation is specifically for the installation instructions to verify the Lock-Up™ is working properly. If the Lock-Up™ does not work properly, contact NOVA Technology. 1. Power-Up a. Unlatch metal clips on the right side of control box holding the cover on.
- Page 17 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 2. Test Restrain Function a. There should be no object holding down Rear Impact Guard or RIG sensor. FIGURE L—RIG SENSOR IN UP POSITION Depress “RESTRAIN” (#1 button). FIGURE M—RESTRAIN OPERATION c. Verify the vertical barrier has risen.
- Page 18 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 3. Test Horn Over-Ride Function a. Depress the “HORN OVER-RIDE” button (#0 button). FIGURE O—ENGAGING HORN OVER-RIDE b. Verify the red light on the control box is flashing. CONTROL BOX STATUS RED LIGHT...
- Page 19 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) d. Verify the red and green lights on the control box are flashing. e. Verify the outside red light is flashing. CONTROL BOX STATUS RED AND GREEN LIGHTS FLASHING INSIDE LIGHTS FIGURE R—HORN OVER-RIDE LIGHT INDICATION Use a weight, clamp or other means to temporarily depress the RIG sensor plate on the unit until the end of this test.
- Page 20 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 4. Turn off Horn Over-Ride Function a. Verify the red and green lights on the control box are flashing. b. Depress the “HORN OVER-RIDE” button (#0 button). CONTROL BOX STATUS NOVA IntelliDock RED AND GREEN...
- Page 21 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 5. Test Release Function a. Verify the green light on the control box is flashing. b. Depress “RELEASE” (#7 button). CONTROL BOX STATUS NOVA IntelliDock Lock-Up GREEN LIGHT FLASHING RESTRAIN CODE INFO BACK...
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- Page 23 NOVA Lock-Up™ Installation Manual WARRANTY NOVA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, LLC warrants that its products will be free from defects in design, materials workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. All claims for breach of this warranty must be made within 30 days after the defect is or can with reasonable care, be detected.
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